50,000+ Russian Troop Desertions Highlight Manpower Imbalance in Ukraine War
A report from Frontelligence Insight estimates over 50,000 Russian troops have deserted since the Ukraine war began three years ago, with total Russian losses reaching 560,000, compared to 300,000 Ukrainian losses, raising concerns about Ukraine's smaller mobilization base.
50,000+ Russian Troop Desertions Highlight Manpower Imbalance in Ukraine War
A report from Frontelligence Insight estimates over 50,000 Russian troops have deserted since the Ukraine war began three years ago, with total Russian losses reaching 560,000, compared to 300,000 Ukrainian losses, raising concerns about Ukraine's smaller mobilization base.
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Ukrainian Military Desertion Soars to 89,400 Cases in 2024
In 2024, Ukraine saw 89,400 desertion cases (Articles 407 and 408 of the Criminal Code), a 3.7-fold increase from the previous year and 22% of all reported crimes. An amnesty program was implemented to encourage deserters' return, extending the deadline to March 1, 2025, with returning soldiers ofte...
Ukrainian Military Desertion Soars to 89,400 Cases in 2024
In 2024, Ukraine saw 89,400 desertion cases (Articles 407 and 408 of the Criminal Code), a 3.7-fold increase from the previous year and 22% of all reported crimes. An amnesty program was implemented to encourage deserters' return, extending the deadline to March 1, 2025, with returning soldiers ofte...
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36% Bias Score
Investigation Launched into Alleged Desertion of Hundreds of Ukrainian Soldiers
Ukraine is investigating reports that hundreds of soldiers from the 155th Mechanized Brigade, partly trained in France, deserted or went AWOL; a journalist claims 1700 soldiers are involved, but evidence is lacking; the brigade's commander was previously suspended.
Investigation Launched into Alleged Desertion of Hundreds of Ukrainian Soldiers
Ukraine is investigating reports that hundreds of soldiers from the 155th Mechanized Brigade, partly trained in France, deserted or went AWOL; a journalist claims 1700 soldiers are involved, but evidence is lacking; the brigade's commander was previously suspended.
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60,000 Ukrainian Soldiers AWOL Since War's Start
At least 60,000 Ukrainian soldiers have gone AWOL since the start of the Russian invasion, with 30,000 considered deserters due to factors including combat exhaustion, structural problems, incompetent commanders, inadequate training, and corruption.
60,000 Ukrainian Soldiers AWOL Since War's Start
At least 60,000 Ukrainian soldiers have gone AWOL since the start of the Russian invasion, with 30,000 considered deserters due to factors including combat exhaustion, structural problems, incompetent commanders, inadequate training, and corruption.
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40% Bias Score
Ukrainian Commander Arrested for Desertion Amidst Brigade-Wide Scandal
A Ukrainian commander of the 155th mechanized brigade, trained in France, was arrested for desertion and inciting his troops to flee; this is part of a larger scandal involving hundreds of missing soldiers and highlights systemic problems within the Ukrainian army, including poor management and inad...
Ukrainian Commander Arrested for Desertion Amidst Brigade-Wide Scandal
A Ukrainian commander of the 155th mechanized brigade, trained in France, was arrested for desertion and inciting his troops to flee; this is part of a larger scandal involving hundreds of missing soldiers and highlights systemic problems within the Ukrainian army, including poor management and inad...
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28% Bias Score